Tandoori & Curry aBu — Restaurant in Kyoto

Abu is the hidden secret. There are many good Indian or Nepali restaurants in Kyoto. But this one is unique in that it uses Kyoto veggies...and fresh spices. Behind the wall two chefs..one Indian and one Japanese work quietly out of sight. But prepare for surprises...like gorgonzola nan..or perhaps the Malai tikka...get the malai tikka for sure. The portions are just right. And if you like there is Kyoto brewery craft beer, and or wines as well. The space is warm modern...I like the counter. But upstairs as well for a group at a table. It is great for lunch or dinner. I have been many times for afternoon and evening. Highly...

Although the portion of curry you get compared to other Indian or Nepalese restaurants in Kyoto can be a little smaller here, it makes up for it in the quality of naan, appetizers, and the spiced chai at the end of the meal. It is just 100-200 yen more expensive than other similar places, but when you taste the curry and other foods here you will know you are getting a little higher quality. Overall I was very pleased with the food and would recommend it to any curry...

I have mixed feelings. The service was bad. The waiter doesn't understand English. I asked if there was meat in the dish, she said no and there was in fact. She obliged me to order a drink, we can't apparently take just a meal with water. The food is good but the portions are too tiny. I'm still hungry after eating there. The place is beautiful but I want to pay for food, not for decoration. So if you don't speak Japanese or want a copious meal, I would not...